3M and Roku launch a portable streaming projector

3M and Roku have launched a portable streaming projector that fits in the palm of your hand, capable of projecting images up to 120 inches, with a brightness of up to 60 lumens, WVGA resolution, Texas Instruments DLP technology, and with the possibility of streaming content wherever you have a Wi-Fi connection.

3M y Year have joined forces to go one step further in the world of projectors. Both companies have joined forces to create the 3M Streaming projector, a gadget that combines a projector small enough to fit in one hand with high definition quality. The idea is that streaming content can be viewed anywhere that has a Wi-Fi signal and a flat surface..

The projector has a custom streaming slot on the back and a wireless Roku pen called the Streaming Stick, through which you can access more than 600 television channels. Memory Streaming connects via a standard MHL input, allowing you to connect other HDMI MHL devices to the 3M Streaming projector, as well as disconnect the streaming toggle to connect to another MHL-compatible device. This device incorporates dual band Wi-Fi features and essentially all the functionality of a Roku 2 XS, including streaming services like Netflix, Hulu Plus Amazon Instant, Pandora, MLB.TV, and hundreds of more channels. Besides, You can use the projector to share smartphone content, thanks to an application available for both iOS and Android.

The 3M Streaming Projector, of 109 x 106 x 51 mm. and a weight of only 450 grams, comes with a standard remote control, but also compatible with Roku remote play, that adds motion control. This gadget is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery that provides an autonomy of 2 hours and 45 minutes. The projector uses a DLP chip, with a WVGA resolution of 800x480 pixels, and is capable of projecting an image of up to 120 inches, and with a luminosity of up to 60 lumens. It also has a built-in speaker along with a minijack output to connect headphones or an external speaker..